Latvia May 2015: Ford Focus shoots up to pole position

Ford Focus

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The Latvian new car market is up 9% year-on-year in May to 1.404 registrations, bringing the year-to-date total to 6.603 units, up 11% on 2014. Below Volkswagen sovereign at 17.5% share, Ford jumps to second place in the brands ranking thanks to 146 sales and 10.5%, this surge mainly the work of the Ford Focus, best-seller in the country this month with 5.1% share. Toyota is knocked down to #3 with 10.3%, ahead of Skoda (8%), Nissan (7.1%), Renault (6.3%) and Fiat (5.3%). The VW Caddy and Passat complete the podium  above the Nissan Qashqai, Ford Fiesta and Lada 4×4.

Previous month: Latvia April 2015: VW Passat takes the lead

One year ago: Latvia May 2014: VW Golf and Skoda Yeti on top

Full May 2015 Top 35 All-brands and Top 50 models below.